Mutation of DDA Property in Delhi

Mutation is the process of substitution in the place of the previous lessee, the name(s) of new owner. Upon transfer of the leased premises by way of sale or gift etc., the name of transferee is mutated in the records of the lessor, that is, Delhi Development Authority ( DDA).

Mutation of property is required when there is a sale, gift, partition by the original owner or in the case of death of the owner.

Mutation of property is also required when the legal heirs want to sell a property inherited by them after the death of the owner.

In case of death of the owner mutation will required to be done in the name of his legal heirs.

If the owner leaves behind a will, the mutation will be carried out in the name of the beneficiary. However, such a will should have been executed by the owner out of love and affection and not for monetary consideration. Moreover, the property should not have passed to the beneficiary during the life time of the TESTATOR.

If the owner dies intestate that is, without leaving any will, then the provisions of the Indian succession act, 1925 or the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 will be applicable and his properties will be distributed equally among all his class I legal heirs. In such case, any legal heir can apply for mutation of the property in their names by submitting the necessary documents.

In order to apply for mutation, the following documents have to be submitted to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). 1. Mutation of Residential Flats / Plots in Death Cases where a will has been left by the allottee/lessee/sub-lessee